Cuban born, UK Based Kid Afrika mixes Latino rap with funky, soulful vocals, laid down over a backdrop of hip hop, reggaeton and afro-cuban beats, this unique fusion of poppy salsa and rumba hooks with a tight hip-hop flow, combined with his explosive live shows have gained him the reputation of being one of the most charismatic, energetic and talented Latin performers in Europe right now.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Danny Ramirez Jova aka Kid Afrika arrived in London in 2003, fresh from Havana’s thriving hip hop scene, where he established himself as one of Cuba’s hottest rapping talents. Since arriving in the UK, he has performed in various clubs and festivals throughout Europe and has built up a following based on the reputation of being one of the most hardworking and dynamic performers this side of the pond.
'My aim is to work with as many different producers and musicians, on as many projects and styles of music as possible" - this flexible and creative approach in the studio, combined with his versatile delivery and flow, have resulted in successful collaborations on a variety of tracks from hip-hop, house, funk, jazz, ragga, dancehall, reggaeton, salsa and pop.
He has 3 tracks included in MTV's first feature film 'Transit' made for the Staying Alive/Aids Awareness campaign, appears on various compilation albums and featured on Detroit soul sensation 'Amp Fiddler's' single 'Right Where You Are' and was recently chosen as the face to represent the 'Back to Roots' MOBO competition sponsored by Western Union.
Recently he was asked to take part in Vivienne Westwood's Gold Label Chaos Point performance art catwalk show which incorporated art by children and was in aid of children’s charity NSPCC and featured performances from members of The Royal Ballet and performance artists, Kid Afrika opened the show with a live performance accompanied by the London Musici Orchestra.
He has just completed his debut Kid Afrika album and is currently back in the studio working on various other collaborations due for release in the near future.
"Havana-born, London-based Kid Afrika is the hottest Cuban MC in Europe, He offers a fresh twist on Latin hip hop and has been tearing up live shows all over London" - Don Lubi, Nascente Records
"Kid Afrika is one of the most talented Cuban artists in the UK, He truly represents the musicality that Cubans are famous for... A great artist in the making" - Jose Luis Candela, Latin Flow, reggaeton.co.uk
"Check out this rapper who's blazing up London's urban Latino scene right now, this man has great flow and quickfire machine gun lyrical skills"
- Lubi Jovanovic - Straight No Chaser Magazine/Nascente Records
"Kid Afrika is the most successful Cuban rapper this side of the pond, his electric live shows have been known to send the crowd into a frenzy"
- Gabriel Myddleton, Heatwave, Scandalbag Records